DarkStar
03-06-2004, 01:47 AM
Well, went to Gamestop and they were out of Full Spectrum Warrior so I picked up Riddick instead. I haven't really played that much of it yet but I must say that this is a very awesome game. The opening sequence reminds me of Half-Life, credits rolling as they lead you into the prison. The hand-to-hand fighting is done VERY well, I actually prefer it to using the knives. Seeing a dude slam into a wall, blood splattering after giving him a left hook is just plain class. The stealth is also just about the best I've seen in a FPS before, sneaking around, breaking necks, slitting throats is just tons of fun. I love the minimal HUD. Riddick even has a branching conversation system like an old adventure game. Sweet.
And I haven't even picked up a gun yet!
The graphics are just absolutely mind-boggling. I don't see how this is possible on an Xbox--yet--here it is. The normal mapping on the characters makes some of them look almost photo realistic, (see the black dude doing push-ups at the start.) The lighting seems to be on par with what I've seen of Doom 3, i.e. completely stunning. The dudes weilding flashlights look particularly cool. The levels seem a little bit small, but the loading times are quick so it doesn't really matter. The ambient noises make you really feel like you're in a prison.
I just love underdog games that come out of nowhere and blow my mind. Half-life did this to me, and now Riddick. I hadn't even heard of Half-life until it started getting fabulous reviews and the same thing has happened with Riddick. Where did this game come from? Who are the developers? Overhyped games always pale in comparison to my expectations, so I'm a huge fan of underhyped games like this.
If you've got some extra cash laying around and you're an Xbox owner, I highly suggest you give Riddick a chance.
And I haven't even picked up a gun yet!
The graphics are just absolutely mind-boggling. I don't see how this is possible on an Xbox--yet--here it is. The normal mapping on the characters makes some of them look almost photo realistic, (see the black dude doing push-ups at the start.) The lighting seems to be on par with what I've seen of Doom 3, i.e. completely stunning. The dudes weilding flashlights look particularly cool. The levels seem a little bit small, but the loading times are quick so it doesn't really matter. The ambient noises make you really feel like you're in a prison.
I just love underdog games that come out of nowhere and blow my mind. Half-life did this to me, and now Riddick. I hadn't even heard of Half-life until it started getting fabulous reviews and the same thing has happened with Riddick. Where did this game come from? Who are the developers? Overhyped games always pale in comparison to my expectations, so I'm a huge fan of underhyped games like this.
If you've got some extra cash laying around and you're an Xbox owner, I highly suggest you give Riddick a chance.